Scaleup

Neil Blair founded The Blair Partnership in 2011 with a vision to create a more progressive type of agency.

As J.K. Rowling’s agent, we have pioneered a new approach to representation that has helped to create and continues to constantly grow one of the world’s major entertainment franchises.

We represent a range of people internationally, from debut and established writers to broader talent across business, politics, sport and lifestyle. Our range of work spans publishing, digital, dramatic rights and film production.

Entertainment & Media

The Blair Partnership

You should be friendly, flexible, detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Team player with a focus on employee happiness.

You will manage office supplies, organize events and meetings, handle post and deliveries, support H&S compliance, maintain relationships with contractors, and assist the Facilities Manager.

Customer Relations

Facilities Management

London

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, WE ARE DUE TO BE CLOSING APPLICATIONS VERY SOON. ANY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA OTHER MEDIUMS (e.g LinkedIn message, email etc.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Please keep in mind that as we are not asking for CVs as part of this application process, your answers to the questions are how we will evaluate your suitability for the role. Who we are The Blair Partnership is a literary and entertainment agency. We offer our clients a broad range of services including rights management, client representation and franchise management. As part of those services, we help to manage several companies on behalf of our client J.K. Rowling. Those companies include Pottermore and Bronte. These businesses benefit from shared resources and expertise provided by The Blair Partnership, but they are run by their own leaders. There are three core pillars to The Blair Partnership’s business activity: * Franchise Management – which encompasses brand & franchise vision and strategy, creative strategy & direction, product development, brand management & comms for the Wizarding World franchise * Client Management - we represent our clients’ literary and entertainment rights portfolios and pursue commercial opportunities for our clients through deal making in the UK, US and internationally, partner management and backlist rights management. * Governance & support - we provide governance and support to companies owned by J.K. Rowling and Neil Blair. As part of that support, we cultivate close collaboration & strong, cohesive working practices between all the businesses. Our vision remains to shape, nurture and grow the most imaginative and engaging brands for generations to come, working with our clients. Our mission is to shape and connect stories to their audiences. We are committed to creating an environment where our staff, clients & partners can tell their stories and achieve their potential whatever that may be. We are committed to representing a diversity of skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We strive to make this a business that is welcoming, supportive and empowering; where all voices can be heard. It’s a work in progress and we know there is always more we can do. Overall Purpose Of The Job The role of Front of House Assistant is multifaceted. Above all, the role of the FOH Assistant is: be the first smiling face people see when they walk into the office, whether they are internal or external, to be the person to make others feel at ease, and be the person that others can come to for help. The role will be responsible for managing Reception and the Kitchen Hub, being the ‘front of house’ face of the Company, presenting a professional and welcoming experience to all visitors and callers and ensuring that the office runs smoothly, is well presented and supplies are well stocked at all times. Facilities SUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES * Keeping the kitchen and fridges stocked – tea, coffee, milks, biscuits etc * Keeping the stationary cupboard stocked * Maintaining a good level of organisation throughout the office * Setting up for all company meetings, lunch and learns etc – ensuring larger events run smoothly, food is laid out etc. * Dealing with the post and deliveries – sending them, ordering collections, giving post to the relevant individuals * Assigning and keeping track of the lockers. * Ensuring that H&S is being followed * Keeping track of dietary requirements of staff * Organising post collection * Arranging couriers/cabs * Arranging drinks for in-office events * Updating/creating signs around the office * Updating the office with necessary communications * Maintaining stock of wellbeing supplies – buying and refilling the baskets * Member of Charity and Social committee – assisting with social/office events, delivering comms to the office. * Weekly checking the charity inbox, distributing and escalating where necessary Office Management * Maintaining good relationships with contractors. Contacting when necessary to arrange visits and services. * Helping arrange meeting rooms when needed * Managing and logging all visitors to the office, meeting & greeting, signing them in and out, arranging drinks * Provide administrative and general support to the Facilities and Office Manager in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Regulations * Assisting with the planning of the social events. * Assisting the Charity and Social Committee * Liaising with building security when necessary, giving occupational figures weekly. * Keeping track and files of the FOM spending on cash card * Support Facilities & Office Manager on any office tidy ups/ office improvements * Answering the main office number, directing & transferring calls, taking messages * Helping with the smooth running of meetings – being on call when needed * Managing schedule for weekly onsite subsidised massages for staff. * Helping the FOM to come up with fresh ideas which adds to our office and company values * Conducting H&S/Office tour to new starters PERSON SPECIFICATION * Friendly and helpful * Flexible and able to prioritise a changing “to do” list * Detail oriented, organised and accurate * Trustworthy and reliable * Self-motivated * Articulate and a good communicator, written & spoken * Proficient in using a computer (especially Word, Excel and MS Office) * Able to work discretely and confidentially * Real team player and someone for whom the happiness of employees is paramount What You Can Expect From Us * Competitive Salary * Company Bonus Scheme * 25 days’ holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). * Progressive and inclusive policies around Carers, IVF, Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, etc. * Enhanced maternity leave (18 weeks at full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks immediately after birth, and 10 additional days over the following 12 months, at full pay) * Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5% and annual pensions workshops * Life Assurance of 4 times salary * Health Insurance (currently with Vitality) * Health Shield Cashback Plan – dental, optical, physio and wellbeing benefits and much more. * Annual Creative Bursary to spend on the creative activity of your choice. * 2 paid days off per year to spend volunteering and giving back to your favourite cause or community project. * Monthly Lunch & Learn events – hearing great stories from colleagues, clients and external speakers * Regular fundraising events to raise money for our charity of the year – we are currently fundraising for the Unique – Understanding Rare Chromosome & Gene Disorders * Seasonal company parties and team lunches * Subsidised on-site massages * Learning and Development opportunities, including an in-house Mentoring Programme ** PLEASE NOTE: Applications are screened for AI. We reserve the right to automatically reject any application that presents as being substantially AI-generated.**

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, WE ARE DUE TO BE CLOSING APPLICATIONS VERY SOON. ANY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA OTHER MEDIUMS (e.g LinkedIn message, email etc.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Please keep in mind that as we are not asking for CVs as part of this application process, your answers to the questions are how we will evaluate your suitability for the role.Who we areThe Blair Partnership is a literary and entertainment agency. We offer our clients a broad range of services including rights management, client representation and franchise management. As part of those services, we help to manage several companies on behalf of our client J.K. Rowling. Those companies include Pottermore and Bronte. These businesses benefit from shared resources and expertise provided by The Blair Partnership, but they are run by their own leaders.There are three core pillars to The Blair Partnership’s business activity: * Franchise Management – which encompasses brand & franchise vision and strategy, creative strategy & direction, product development, brand management & comms for the Wizarding World franchise * Client Management - we represent our clients’ literary and entertainment rights portfolios and pursue commercial opportunities for our clients through deal making in the UK, US and internationally, partner management and backlist rights management. * Governance & support - we provide governance and support to companies owned by J.K. Rowling and Neil Blair. As part of that support, we cultivate close collaboration & strong, cohesive working practices between all the businesses.      Our vision remains to shape, nurture and grow the most imaginative and engaging brands for generations to come, working with our clients. Our mission is to shape and connect stories to their audiences.We are committed to creating an environment where our staff, clients & partners can tell their stories and achieve their potential whatever that may be. We are committed to representing a diversity of skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We strive to make this a business that is welcoming, supportive and empowering; where all voices can be heard. It’s a work in progress and we know there is always more we can do.Overall Purpose Of The JobThe role of Front of House Assistant is multifaceted. Above all, the role of the FOH Assistant is: be the first smiling face people see when they walk into the office, whether they are internal or external, to be the person to make others feel at ease, and be the person that others can come to for help.The role will be responsible for managing Reception and the Kitchen Hub, being the ‘front of house’ face of the Company, presenting a professional and welcoming experience to all visitors and callers and ensuring that the office runs smoothly, is well presented and supplies are well stocked at all times.FacilitiesSUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES * Keeping the kitchen and fridges stocked – tea, coffee, milks, biscuits etc * Keeping the stationary cupboard stocked * Maintaining a good level of organisation throughout the office * Setting up for all company meetings, lunch and learns etc – ensuring larger events run smoothly, food is laid out etc. * Dealing with the post and deliveries – sending them, ordering collections, giving post to the relevant individuals * Assigning and keeping track of the lockers. * Ensuring that H&S is being followed * Keeping track of dietary requirements of staff * Organising post collection * Arranging couriers/cabs * Arranging drinks for in-office events * Updating/creating signs around the office * Updating the office with necessary communications * Maintaining stock of wellbeing supplies – buying and refilling the baskets * Member of Charity and Social committee – assisting with social/office events, delivering comms to the office. * Weekly checking the charity inbox, distributing and escalating where necessary      Office Management * Maintaining good relationships with contractors. Contacting when necessary to arrange visits and services. * Helping arrange meeting rooms when needed * Managing and logging all visitors to the office, meeting & greeting, signing them in and out, arranging drinks * Provide administrative and general support to the Facilities and Office Manager in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Regulations * Assisting with the planning of the social events. * Assisting the Charity and Social Committee * Liaising with building security when necessary, giving occupational figures weekly. * Keeping track and files of the FOM spending on cash card * Support Facilities & Office Manager on any office tidy ups/ office improvements * Answering the main office number, directing & transferring calls, taking messages * Helping with the smooth running of meetings – being on call when needed * Managing schedule for weekly onsite subsidised massages for staff. * Helping the FOM to come up with fresh ideas which adds to our office and company values * Conducting H&S/Office tour to new starters      PERSON SPECIFICATION * Friendly and helpful * Flexible and able to prioritise a changing “to do” list * Detail oriented, organised and accurate * Trustworthy and reliable * Self-motivated * Articulate and a good communicator, written & spoken * Proficient in using a computer (especially Word, Excel and MS Office) * Able to work discretely and confidentially * Real team player and someone for whom the happiness of employees is paramount      What You Can Expect From Us * Competitive Salary * Company Bonus Scheme * 25 days’ holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). * Progressive and inclusive policies around Carers, IVF, Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, etc. * Enhanced maternity leave (18 weeks at full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks immediately after birth, and 10 additional days over the following 12 months, at full pay) * Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5% and annual pensions workshops * Life Assurance of 4 times salary * Health Insurance (currently with Vitality) * Health Shield Cashback Plan – dental, optical, physio and wellbeing benefits and much more. * Annual Creative Bursary to spend on the creative activity of your choice. * 2 paid days off per year to spend volunteering and giving back to your favourite cause or community project. * Monthly Lunch & Learn events – hearing great stories from colleagues, clients and external speakers * Regular fundraising events to raise money for our charity of the year – we are currently fundraising for the Unique – Understanding Rare Chromosome & Gene Disorders * Seasonal company parties and team lunches * Subsidised on-site massages * Learning and Development opportunities, including an in-house Mentoring Programme      ** PLEASE NOTE: Applications are screened for AI. We reserve the right to automatically reject any application that presents as being substantially AI-generated.**

Front of House Assistant - entry level - The Blair Partnership

DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICANTS, WE ARE DUE TO BE CLOSING APPLICATIONS VERY SOON. ANY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA OTHER MEDIUMS (e.g LinkedIn message, email etc.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please keep in mind that as we are not asking for CVs as part of this application process, your answers to the questions are how we will evaluate your suitability for the role.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Who we are&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Blair Partnership is a literary and entertainment agency. We offer our clients a broad range of services including rights management, client representation and franchise management. As part of those services, we help to manage several companies on behalf of our client J.K. Rowling. Those companies include Pottermore and Bronte. These businesses benefit from shared resources and expertise provided by The Blair Partnership, but they are run by their own leaders.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;There are three core pillars to The Blair Partnership’s business activity:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Franchise Management – which encompasses brand &amp;amp; franchise vision and strategy, creative strategy &amp;amp; direction, product development, brand management &amp;amp; comms for the Wizarding World franchise &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Client Management - we represent our clients’ literary and entertainment rights portfolios and pursue commercial opportunities for our clients through deal making in the UK, US and internationally, partner management and backlist rights management. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Governance &amp;amp; support - we provide governance and support to companies owned by J.K. Rowling and Neil Blair. As part of that support, we cultivate close collaboration &amp;amp; strong, cohesive working practices between all the businesses. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Our vision remains to shape, nurture and grow the most imaginative and engaging brands for generations to come, working with our clients. Our mission is to shape and connect stories to their audiences.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are committed to creating an environment where our staff, clients &amp;amp; partners can tell their stories and achieve their potential whatever that may be. We are committed to representing a diversity of skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We strive to make this a business that is welcoming, supportive and empowering; where all voices can be heard. It’s a work in progress and we know there is always more we can do.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overall Purpose Of The Job&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The role of Front of House Assistant is multifaceted. Above all, the role of the FOH Assistant is: be the first smiling face people see when they walk into the office, whether they are internal or external, to be the person to make others feel at ease, and be the person that others can come to for help.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The role will be responsible for managing Reception and the Kitchen Hub, being the ‘front of house’ face of the Company, presenting a professional and welcoming experience to all visitors and callers and ensuring that the office runs smoothly, is well presented and supplies are well stocked at all times.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Facilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;SUMMARY OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Keeping the kitchen and fridges stocked – tea, coffee, milks, biscuits etc&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Keeping the stationary cupboard stocked&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Maintaining a good level of organisation throughout the office&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Setting up for all company meetings, lunch and learns etc – ensuring larger events run smoothly, food is laid out etc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Dealing with the post and deliveries – sending them, ordering collections, giving post to the relevant individuals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assigning and keeping track of the lockers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ensuring that H&amp;amp;S is being followed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Keeping track of dietary requirements of staff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Organising post collection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Arranging couriers/cabs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Arranging drinks for in-office events&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Updating/creating signs around the office&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Updating the office with necessary communications&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Maintaining stock of wellbeing supplies – buying and refilling the baskets&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Member of Charity and Social committee – assisting with social/office events, delivering comms to the office.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Weekly checking the charity inbox, distributing and escalating where necessary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Office Management&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Maintaining good relationships with contractors. Contacting when necessary to arrange visits and services.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Helping arrange meeting rooms when needed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing and logging all visitors to the office, meeting &amp;amp; greeting, signing them in and out, arranging drinks&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide administrative and general support to the Facilities and Office Manager in ensuring compliance with Health and Safety Regulations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assisting with the planning of the social events.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assisting the Charity and Social Committee&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Liaising with building security when necessary, giving occupational figures weekly.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Keeping track and files of the FOM spending on cash card&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Support Facilities &amp;amp; Office Manager on any office tidy ups/ office improvements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Answering the main office number, directing &amp;amp; transferring calls, taking messages&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Helping with the smooth running of meetings – being on call when needed&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Managing schedule for weekly onsite subsidised massages for staff.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Helping the FOM to come up with fresh ideas which adds to our office and company values&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Conducting H&amp;amp;S/Office tour to new starters&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;PERSON SPECIFICATION&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Friendly and helpful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible and able to prioritise a changing “to do” list&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detail oriented, organised and accurate&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Trustworthy and reliable&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Self-motivated&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Articulate and a good communicator, written &amp;amp; spoken&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficient in using a computer (especially Word, Excel and MS Office)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Able to work discretely and confidentially&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Real team player and someone for whom the happiness of employees is paramount&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You Can Expect From Us&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Competitive Salary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Company Bonus Scheme&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25 days’ holiday (plus 8 bank holidays).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Progressive and inclusive policies around Carers, IVF, Menopause, Pregnancy Loss, etc.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Enhanced maternity leave (18 weeks at full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks immediately after birth, and 10 additional days over the following 12 months, at full pay)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5% and annual pensions workshops&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Life Assurance of 4 times salary&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health Insurance (currently with Vitality)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health Shield Cashback Plan – dental, optical, physio and wellbeing benefits and much more.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Annual Creative Bursary to spend on the creative activity of your choice.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;2 paid days off per year to spend volunteering and giving back to your favourite cause or community project.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monthly Lunch &amp;amp; Learn events – hearing great stories from colleagues, clients and external speakers&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Regular fundraising events to raise money for our charity of the year – we are currently fundraising for the Unique – Understanding Rare Chromosome &amp;amp; Gene Disorders&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Seasonal company parties and team lunches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subsidised on-site massages&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learning and Development opportunities, including an in-house Mentoring Programme&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;** PLEASE NOTE: Applications are screened for AI. We reserve the right to automatically reject any application that presents as being substantially AI-generated.**

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